What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, September 29, 2025 ??

Monday, September 29

Library & Senior Center events

4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Cultural Council Meeting

Monday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09292025-1930 

Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting

Monday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09292025-1926 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Garba & Dandiya Night - Sep 27 at Tri-County from 5 to 11 PM

Mark those calendars -- another fun Franklin community event!⁠

Garba & Dandiya Night - Sep 27 at Tri-County from 5 to 11 PM

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DO9juP-k_sj/

For info on Garba & Dandiya -> https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/navratri/garba-and-dandiya-navratri  (Note: If there is a better explanation, please let me know.)

Cultural Council Grant Applications open

Cultural Council Grant Applications open

Submit application -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/franklin/

Click here for information about Massachusetts Cultural Council granting process.

Songwriting/Poetry Circle at the Norfolk Public Library - Oct 23

Songwriting/Poetry Circle at the Norfolk Public Library - Oct 23

"Residents of Norfolk (and neighboring communities) are invited to share songs or poetry; listen to others' songs and poetry; and provide encouragement and constructive advice (if requested) related to the process of writing songs and poetry.

Songwriters and poets at all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to attend! So, bring your voice, lyrics, poems, guitars, etc.

We'll supply the room, rapt attention, light snacks, some music stands, and a keyboard. It's okay to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

If there is suitable interest, we will consider making this a regular event.

Have a comment or question? Send us a message, leave a comment, or email us at ncc@norfolkmass.gov.

We hope to see you there!"

Shared from -> https://fb.me/e/9z8T6nIhY

Franklin Farmers' Market Is hitting its Fall stride!

Be sure to stop by the Franklin Town Common to pick up fresh produce, local goods, and handmade items while supporting our community’s farmers and makers.

Franklin Farmers' Market Is hitting its Fall stride! 

With only 7-weeks left of the Farmers Market - (don’t be sad—the fun isn’t over yet)! 

Our A-Wreath-of-Franklin program pops up this December, giving you another chance to see many of your favorite vendors before the year ends.

Franklin Farmers Market 2025 Season Hours are 2-6 PM with live music starting at 3 PM. See the full schedule below!

Sept 19, 2025 = 3-6 PM Jamie Barrett 

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council [+ Franklin Art Association Pop-Up Exhibition as part of the Arts & Culture Symposium Programming]!

Sept 26, 2025 = 3-6 PM Heath Nisbett

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

Oct 3, 2025 = 3-6 PM Tom Abbott

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council 

Oct 10, 2025 3-6 PM Dom DeBaggis

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council. 

4 PM The Great Pumpkin Contest, Sponsored by Franklin Agricultural Comm.  

Oct 17, 2025 = 3-6 PM Corey McLane

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council 

Oct 24, 2025 [Last Market of the Season] = 3-6 PM Music by Sioo

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

"A Wreath of Franklin" scheduled to return Dec 13, 2025

That’s right—planning is already underway for this year’s winter arts and culture favorite, A-Wreath-of-Franklin! Join us this December as we celebrate seasonal festivities and community cheer. Details below…

The second annual “A-Wreath-of-Franklin” Festival promises to be bigger, happier and more celebratory than ever! 

"A Wreath of Franklin" scheduled to return Dec 13, 2025

With the theme “Franklin Welcomes the World” we do hint at soccer fans from across the globe visiting Franklin in 2026 but, we hope the theme means more than that. 

As America prepares to celebrate our 250th in 2026, we celebrate how Franklin is a community of immigrants from Europe, Asia, South America, North America, Africa and Australia from countries too numerous to list,”.

Plan to participate by decorating your wreath celebrating the theme “Franklin Welcomes the World.” 

Mark your calendars; Saturday, December 13th! There will be singing, dancing, art, crafts, special food items, holiday inspired beverages for all ages and of course festive wreaths decorated by Franklinites and our friends. The Franklin community gathering in festive holiday spirit will create holiday FUN for everyone." John Ristaino, Franklin Cultural Council Chair

To stay looped into Franklin Welcoming the World - check out our website here -> https://www.franklinma.gov/1177/Franklin-Welcomes-the-World.

Want to get more involved with A-Wreath-of-Franklin? You don't need to be on an official town committee or council to volunteer for this initiative! Please email Director of Arts, Culture and the creative Economy, Cory Shea (cshea@franklinma.gov).

Sign up for the Cultural Newsletter -> https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/72ozdo7

The Franklin Cultural Council wants you! Volunteers needed. Apply by July 18

FRIDAY, JULY 18 DEADLINE!

Have you seen the way Franklin bursts with energy when arts programming happens? Do you want to be a part of this energy?

If yes, the Franklin Cultural Council wants you and is currently seeking additional members. Here is the link to the Town of Franklin Volunteer Application:

https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php

Please make sure that you select the Franklin Cultural Council and not the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The cultural council is seeking new members. The cultural district is not as it it at it’s member capacity.

The Franklin Cultural Council wants you!
Volunteers needed. Apply by July 18

Many exciting arts and culture offerings are on the horizon. We are seeking additional members to the Franklin Cultural Council to help with these planned future events and to assist in building new opportunities. The 250th birthday of our country and commonwealth happen in 2026 and our town will celebrate 250 years of incorporation in 2028. Volunteer to help the arts be vibrant threads in these celebrations!

Please direct any questions via email to:

FranklinCulturalCouncil02038@gmail.com

Here are some photos of what we have funded and/or assisted with this past year!

FRIDAY, JULY 18 IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE COMING YEAR

Arts and Culture create Community!

#FranklinMACulture

#FranklinMA

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ar2wxiPo2/

“Wild About Franklin” has been added to the Town Common (video)

Dear Franklin,

“Wild About Franklin” is finished and ready for you and your littles to enjoy. Under the theme “Nature and Community”, I created a scene from DelCarte celebrating one of Franklin’s most precious gems. 

A moth and butterflies are nestled amongst native wildflowers against the pond’s backdrop. If you look closely, you might notice that something is missing. I purposefully left out the bodies of the insects as an invitation for you and your littles to complete the scene. 

Step against the box and interact with this - it’s meant for you to become a part of the landscape!

Thank you to all the passersby that came to say hello; the dog walkers, the runners, the many kiddos who joined me in painting, dear friends who stopped by for moral support bearing iced coffees and words of encouragement, and to Stan Watson for being my biggest cheerleader and for keeping everyone updated on my progress. 

Thank you to the Cultural District, Cory Shea (@franklinculture), and to Senator Rausch (@beccarausch4ma ) for funding this project and for creating such amazing artistic opportunities in our town. And last but never least a big thank you to my husband and parents for holding down the Nisbet household so that I could do this. 

I’m not sure if you can dedicate an electrical box but why not? This mural is for all the kiddos in town, but especially for my three; Henry, Lucy and Jack. It’s all for you. 

I can’t wait to see how you interact with this mural. Please tag me and share your pictures with @kaylajeancreative! 

Stay Wild, Franklin ✌🏻

Kayla Nisbet

Kayla Jean Creative

www.kaylajeancreative.com

Shared from (with Kayla's permission) -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FP2igJ6ik/

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Additional photos of the progress of re-creation of this Artsy Box on the Town Common ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/7Z2mqqAVdZXAcApG7

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events 

Wednesday, May 14

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm Tour the Franklin Food Pantry (sign up in advance) (Franklin Food Pantry)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

Board of Health (missed an update that moved the meeting to Monday, May 19 at 9 AM)

May 14, 2025, 5:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072025-1722 

Franklin Cultural Council Meeting

May 14, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142025-1731 

Historical Commission Meeting

May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142025-1740

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Town of Franklin issues a "CALL FOR ARTISTS" + Includes Stipend Opportunities

Let's get your artwork published!

Call for Artists | Fairy Trails & Franklin Tales The Town of Franklin's Department of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy invites artists and creators of all ages to craft an environmentally friendly fairy house for display in the Franklin Sculpture Park! As part of our Fairy Trails & Tales of Franklin exhibition, we're looking for imaginative and sustainable designs that harmonize with the park's natural beauty. Click here for more details. Call for Artists| Artsy Boxes ARTIST STIPEND AVAILABLE Call for Artists – 2025 Artsy Box Project | Join us in adding color, creativity, and culture to Franklin's streets!  The Franklin Cultural District Committee is excited to announce the 2025 Artsy Box Project, inviting artists to transform a utility box in downtown Franklin into a vibrant public art piece! This initiative celebrates Franklin's creativity and history by showcasing art inspired by nature and community. We welcome artists of all backgrounds—established and emerging—to submit their most uplifting and colorful designs. Click here for more details.   Call for Artists| Micro Galleries ARTIST STIPEND AVAILABLE Franklin's first public art micro gallery is a unique, small-scale exhibition space housed inside a repurposed neighborhood library box. This innovative initiative transforms a traditional book-sharing box into a miniature art gallery, bringing accessible, rotating exhibitions to the heart of our community. Located in an accessible public space, the micro gallery will feature small, original artworks created by local and regional artists. Much like a traditional gallery but on a smaller scale, this space will showcase diverse artistic voices while encouraging engagement, curiosity, and creativity among residents and visitors alike. Click here for more details. Call for Artists| The Art of Play: Franklin's Cornhole Project ARTIST STIPEND AVAILABLE The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy is seeking artists to create/share vibrant, pieces of artwork for cornhole boards that will be used at town festivals and events for years to come! This is a unique opportunity to bring public art into an accessible, interactive setting, allowing the community to experience and enjoy local creativity in a whole new way. Upcoming events these boards will be featured: Strawberry Stroll, Farmers Markets, PorchFest! Click here for more details. Call for Artists & Writers | Featured in Printed + Digital District Guides Who We're Looking For: Visual artists: illustrators, painters, photographers, printmakers, digital artists, muralists. Writers: poets, lyricists, flash fiction authors, and storytellers Open to creatives who live, work, or create in Franklin or nearby communities. Artwork or short written pieces (poems, lyrics, or very short stories) that reflect the essence of Franklin—its community, creativity, culture, seasons, and shared spaces. Themes can include nature, community connection, public gathering, small-town life, cultural expression, or the passage of seasons. Selected Creatives Will Receive: Featured placement in the seasonal printed guides Artist/writer credit and short feature with your name and contact/social info + artist statements Promotion via Franklin Culture's digital platforms Timeline: Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 21st Summer Guide Release: Mid June 2025 Fall/Winter Guide Release: October 2025 How to Submit: Email 3–5 art samples (JPEG or PDF) or 1–2 written pieces (under 250 words each), along with a short bio and why you'd like to participate, the Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Cory Shea, Cshea@franklinma.gov with the subject line: FCD Creative Submission 2025 by Wednesday May 21st Town of Franklin Franklin Culture District | 355 East Central Street | Franklin, MA 02038 US